Artist Kim Russell

captures the essence of birds in
stylized ink and acrylic drawings.

Kim is fascinated by the biology
of birds, and spends extensive time delving into the research that is
essential to her work.

"I only put pencil to paper once I
know my subject like a friend."

February 7-9, 2025

Garden Expo

Alliant Energy Center
Madison, WI

Fri 12-7, Sat 9-6, Sun 10-4

Kim will be exhibiting
at this cabin fever reliever.

"I really look forward to this
gathering of outdoor enthusiasts."

A Heron's World

This drawing is inspired by an indigenous myth involving the world supported on a turtles back.

A variety of ancient cultures, including Chinese, Hindu, and Native American have developed the world turtle story in their oral histories.

Here, the painted turtle represents the wetlands world dominated by the Great Blue Heron.

In this large drawing, the bold lines need to be seen to be appreciated.

April 20 - June 14, 2021

Special Exhibit

Birds Of A Feather:
Contemporary Avian Artists

A Two Woman Exhibit

Reedy Art Gallery
UMN Landscape Arboretum
Chaska, MN

Kim is thrilled to have 20 of her pieces featured in this special show at the top- rated botanical garden in the country.

Artist Webinar:
In this live presentation, Kim discussed the bird biology that inspired her works. Recording is available to view online.

International Crane Foundation
From The Field Webinar

The Long and Winding Roads that Lead to Portraying Cranes

Now available for viewing on youtube, Kim's webinar presents the journey that led her from the Chicago suburbs to the rolling hills of Sauk County, Wisconsin.

In the webinar, Kim discusses the progression of her artwork with a focus on the influences and stories behind selected crane drawings.

She also talks through the process of creating a drawing of a blue crane, and the extensive research that led her down interesting paths along the way.

Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN

Mary Brigh Building

Pediatric Atrium Lobby

Kim was thrilled to be awarded a commission by the famous Mayo Clinic for 34 of her life-sized bird sculptures.

The birds, all native Minnesota woodland species, are flying in Mayo's new Pediatric Atrium Lobby.

We will post a feature in the future documenting the extensive project.

UW American Family Children's Hospital Project

Art coordinator for the UW Hospitals, Amanda Kron, had a vision for the new floor of the children's hospital.

To support the theme, "Skies Over Wisconsin, Amanda challenged Kim to design and execute hanging sculptures for installation in the elevator hallway.

Working with many safety restrictions, the end result was three cloud formations with birds on each side to welcome visitors as they step off the elevators.